Learning through online and co-present discussion in higher education: expectations, experiences and outcomes

这一项目将为高等教育学与教以及信息通信技术学与教领域的国际研究做出重大贡献。实际上，该项目将为“混合”学习方法的整合提供循证指南，特别是在信通技术如何支持小组讨论活动方面。从科学的角度来看，该项目将增加我们对学生和教师如何通过讨论（共同出席和在线）进行学习和教学的理解。鉴于澳大利亚高等教育的经济重要性及其质量的国际声誉，这种知识是一种至关重要的战略资产。

This project will make a substantial contribution to international research in the fields of learning and teaching in higher education and learning and teaching with ICT. In practical terms, the project will provide evidence-based guidelines for the integration of 'blended' learning approaches, especially with respect to the ways ICT can support small group discussion activity. Scientifically, the project will add to our understanding of how students and teachers approach learning and teaching through discussion (co-present and online). Such knowledge is a vital, strategic asset given the growing economic importance of Australian higher education and of its international reputation for quality.